Inselbergs are______ .
A) lithified rock formed by cementation of wind- deposited dune sands
B) bedrock hills in a highly eroded desert landscape
C) blowouts cut from bedrock in mountainous areas
D) insulated icebergs floating in a playa lake

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Inselbergs are bedrock hills that are resistant to weathering and erosion in a desert landscape. They stand out prominently in the surrounding areas due to their height and steep sides. The term "inselberg" comes from the German words for "island" and "mountain" because they appear like islands of rock surrounded by a sea of sand.

Inselbergs Are______